Aerospace

Parts Cleaning

Filling Bins While the Building is Empty

Over the past decade, technology has advanced to the point that lights-out machining is more seamless than ever before, with built-in safety systems and even the ability to switch from one part to another in the middle of the night.

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Aerospace

Capitalizing on the Benefits of Aluminum

As easy as aluminum may be to work with, it still comes with its own set of concerns, including those related to chip control and surface finish.

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Aerospace

How Metallurgical Structure Affects the Machinability of Aluminum

Advancements in grain structure consistency and mechanical properties help to make this extremely machinable metal suitable for an ever growing range of applications.

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Automation

White Papers for Aerospace Machining

Two white papers from machine tool distributor and automation integrator Gosiger Inc. explain the capabilities required of CNC machine shops that wish to enter the aerospace market.

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Considerations for Machining Exotics

In manufacturing, the term “exotic” is used to describe materials that display excellent wear characteristics, durability and service life in high heat, extreme cold or corrosive environments.

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Aerospace

Consistency with Indirect Extrusion

A return to basics, paired with extensive research, proved instrumental in the enhancements of this aluminum rod and bar manufacturer’s product line.

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Aerospace

Cutting a Micron at a Time

When the task is to remove very small amounts of material, this process may be the answer.

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Toolholders

Tooling Up for Micromachining

Choosing the right tools and matching them to the correct operations and process techniques for micromachining applications is critical to success in this burgeoning market.

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Aerospace

Dealing with a Materials Shortage

Materials suppliers discuss strategies for coping with the supply challenges of today's market.

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Parts Cleaning

Aqueous Cleaner for Aircraft Composites

The Boeing Company and Spirit AeroSystems have approved Petroferm’s CleanSafe 787C aqueous cleaner for use on carbon fiber reinforced plastics.

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Techspex
Efficient, Durability, Advanced CBN Abrasives
Kyocera
Marubeni Citizen CNC
SolidCAM
Star swiss-type automatic lathes
SPC Innovations, In-machine gaging and attachments
World Machine Tool Survey
SolidCAM